You can sketch the following circle types:
Circle type |
Tool |
Circle properties |
Circle |
![Tool_Circle_Sketch.gif](doc1292867460626.image) |
Sketches center-based circles. |
Perimeter Circle |
![Tool_Perimeter_Circle_Sketch.gif](doc1292868154482.image) |
Sketches perimeter-based circles. |
The SolidWorks application defaults to the last used circle type.
To access the circle tools:
- Sketch tab. Click the Sketch CommandManager to select circle tools from the Circle
flyout tool.
- Menu. Click to select circle tools.
- Circle PropertyManager. Change to different circle tools from the Circle PropertyManager.